Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Acetate modulates host physiology and bacterial energetics to improve antibiotic efficacy during obesity-associated infection

ABSTRACT Antibiotic efficacy is conventionally attributed to the susceptibility of the infecting pathogen. However, obese patients experience disproportionately poor infection outcomes despite receiving antibiotics to which pathogens remain genetically susceptible. These observat...

A Conceptual Geogrid–Soil Interaction Framework for GRS Integral Abutments under Cyclic Deck Movements

Geosynthetic reinforced soil (GRS) integral bridge abutments are subjected to cyclic horizontal displacements induced by seasonal thermal expansion/contraction of bridge decks, resulting in progressive settlement and lateral earth pressure development. While previous studies have...

Effect of binder type and curing conditions on the mechanical and durability performance of earth‐based 3D ‐printed concrete

Abstract This study investigates the influence of binder type and curing conditions on the performance of earth (soil)‐based 3D printed concrete (3DPC). Incorporating natural soil as a fine aggregate enhanced the extrudability and buildability of 3DPC; however, the combined effec...

Six Reflections on Shri Rama: Name, Service, Society, Epic, Reality and Rajyam

This article brings together six reflections on Shri Rama, originally published as a single collection and presented here as six sections. The first examines the devotional power of the Divine Name, arguing that chanting “Shri Rama” reorients the mind, cultivates surrender and op...

Comparative evaluation of pyrolysis oils derived from lignocellulosic biomass and municipal solid waste as potential bitumen modifiers

The transition toward sustainable road construction has led to increased research on replacing conventional asphalt binders with bio-based and waste-derived alternatives. Bio-bitumen derived from lignocellulosic biomass and binders modified using domestic and industrial waste hav...

Observation of relativistic bond weakening in seaborgium hexacarbonyl

Abstract The seventh row of the periodic table of the elements has been completed with the discovery of the five heaviest elements from flerovium (Fl, Z = 114) through oganesson (Og, Z = 118) 1 . Chemical properties of the superheavy elements (SHE, Z ≥ 104) are unique owing to th...

Partner alcohol use and women’s access to healthcare services in India

Despite policy efforts to improve women’s health in India, many women continue to face barriers in accessing healthcare. While structural and socio-cultural determinants have been widely studied, behavioural factors, particularly those related to male partner characteristics, rem...

Use of Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene for Production of Asphalt Mixture: Performance and Emission Characteristics

Abstract Recycled plastic modified asphalt mixtures show varied performance due to the variability in dosage, differences in source of materials, incorporation method, inconsistency in modification techniques, and absence of global standardization. This study addresses the existi...

Cartan Subgroups in Connected Locally Compact Groups

We define Cartan subgroups in connected locally compact groups, which extends the classical notion of Cartan subgroups in Lie groups. We prove their existence and justify our choice of the definition which differs from the one given by Chevalley on general groups. Apart from prov...

Thermally Stable Energetic Salts Featuring Tetrazine-Derived Diammonium Cations and Nitrogen-Rich Energetic Anions

Abstract A nitrogen-rich tetrazine-based dicationic precursor, (1,2,4,5-tetrazine-3,6-diyl)dimethanaminium chloride (3), was synthesized in an efficient three-step procedure from readily available starting materials. Subsequent pairing of 3 with a series of nitrogen- and oxygen-r...

OUT OF THE BOX - The Satish Gajawada Story

This biography of Satish Gajawada (IIT Roorkee Alumnus) is generated by Artificial Intelligence.

Integrating AquaCrop-OSPy and machine learning to develop transferable surrogates for balancing wheat yield–irrigation trade-offs under deficit irrigation in semi-arid NW India

Process-based crop growth models are widely used for assessment of crop yield response to changes in irrigation management and climate variability. However, users need to undertake elaborate calibration procedures whenever utilizing them for a new location which makes large-scale...

A Comprehensive Review of Tribovoltaic Nanogenerators for Real‐World Multidisciplinary Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

ABSTRACT The rising global energy demand has intensified the pursuit of sustainable and efficient energy solutions. In this pursuit, nanogenerators have developed as transformative tools for converting ambient mechanical energy into electricity. Among them, tribovoltaic nanogener...

Molecularly Tuned PHFP- g -MA Anion-Exchange Membranes for High-Performance Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

Abstract Developing membranes with high ion selectivity and long-term chemical stability is essential for advancing vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) technologies. In this work, uncross-linked and cross-linked anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) based on PHFP grafted with 2-(dimethy...

Energy efficiency imperatives from lifecycle energy demand trajectories in Global South mass housing

The built environment of sub-Saharan Africa faces a critical deficit in lifecycle energy benchmarks, compounded by rapidly escalating residential demand driven by urbanization and climatic stress. Existing energy analysis practice seldom integrates operational and embodied energy...

EMT-HybridNet: Dual-branch CNN–transformer with edge-guided texture enhancement for bearing fault diagnosis

Diagnosis of bearing faults is pivotal for ensuring the safe, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of rotating machinery. However, the efficacy of conventional deep learning-based diagnostic frameworks is often compromised by the limited representativeness of single-channel sign...

Hysteresis Transformation and Memristor Design Framework for Two-Dimensional Materials for Neuromorphic Computing:Physics-Based Charge-Diffusion Modelling and Machine Learning

Abstract Hysteresis is the defining electrical signature of memristive dynamics and underpins the history-dependent conductance required for artificial synapses and neuromorphic computing. However, unlike conventional passive electronic components, memristive devices lack a unive...

Queering the rom-com: the rise of same-sex love in Bollywood

This paper examines how same-sex love reconfigures the narrative and ideological structures of Bollywood romantic comedies, foregrounding the strategic function of humour as both a protective mechanism and a mediating device between cultural conservatism and anxieties around West...

Critical mapping of evolution of distillery spent-wash research from treatment to resource recovery

ABSTRACT Infographic showing distillery wastewater research shifting from pollution control (1955-2010) to resource recovery (2011-present). Distillery spent wash is high organic-content wastewater with critical ecological impacts and unexplored potential for its valorization. Th...

Comparative evaluation of rating curve estimation methods for data-scarce mountainous rivers in the Indian Himalayas

Abstract Direct gauging measurements are commonly used to estimate river discharge through stage-discharge relationships (rating curves). However, accurate rating curves are difficult to develop in high-gradient mountain rivers under data-scarce conditions. This study compares th...